If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
GEORGE WASHINGTONI had hoped that liberal and enlightened thought would have reconciled the Christians so that their religious fights would not endanger the peace of Society.
More George Washington Quotes
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother.
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I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from my mom.
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Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
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Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.
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The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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Experience has taught us, that men will not adopt and carry into execution measures best calculated for their own good, without the intervention of a coercive power.
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I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation, whose purposes are modeled after our own.
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Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
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The hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend.
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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The rest is in the hands of God.
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